With a style of music they call Mbaqanga, The Mahotella Queens (Nobesthutu … Read Full Bio ↴With a style of music they call Mbaqanga, The Mahotella Queens (Nobesthutu Mbada, Hilda Tloubatla and Mildred Mangxola) have become South Africa's most successful vocal group through their combination of traditional songs with high energy, funky, dance-oriented music.
The Mahotella Queens first came to prominence in the 1960s as backing singers for the 'Lion of Soweto' Mahlathini. As well as recording with Mahlathini, they released a number of albums in their own right. They were able to use their fame to become highly influential figures in the fight against apartheid.
The death of Mahlathini in 2000 lead to them recording the album Sebai Bai in his honour. This album brought them even greater international attention and the Womex award.
Now in their 60s, The Mahotella Queens still record and regularly tour with their compatriots Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
The Mahotella Queens first came to prominence in the 1960s as backing singers for the 'Lion of Soweto' Mahlathini. As well as recording with Mahlathini, they released a number of albums in their own right. They were able to use their fame to become highly influential figures in the fight against apartheid.
The death of Mahlathini in 2000 lead to them recording the album Sebai Bai in his honour. This album brought them even greater international attention and the Womex award.
Now in their 60s, The Mahotella Queens still record and regularly tour with their compatriots Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
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Mahotella Queens Lyrics
Asambe Mntakamama Laphuma ilanga Nanto seliyoshona Nezintaba nazo sezimathunzi…
Asambeni Bafana Ilanga lashona Asambeni bafana Ilanga lashona Asambeni bafan…
Bekumnandi Bekumnandi Sinani Bekumnandi Sinani Bekumnandi Sinani si Be…
Demazana Yibambe Demazana Inyoni kababa weDemazana Yasuka lapha Yahla…
Ifa Lenkosana Webakithi ihlasele (Impi la ekhaya) Ngabe imbangela yini na?…
Siqhamuka Kwazulu Siqhamuka kwa (Zulu thina) Siyizi (ntombi) Siyekeleni sigiye…
Uthuli Lwezichwe Uyeyeni mama Hoo uyeyeni ma Uyeyeni (Kwasuka uthuli lezichw…
Vuka Uzibuke Vuka izibuke ntokazi kusile Vuka izibuke ntokazi kusile Vuka…
Xola Mama Maye maye Maye Mama (Maye maye) Maye Maye Mama (Maye maye) Y…
Yadilika Intaba Hayi hayi hayi bayede mntanami (Aw'zwa) (Hayi hayi hayi baye…
Zibuyile Nonyaka Zibuyile kulonyaka Izintombi zomgqashiyo Ziyakhanyisa Ngesib…
Ziyatshitsimba Izintombi Ziyatshitshimba Zeqa amanqeshe Zidla imbali Izintombi zomgqa…